Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT)
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7 Bishop Street, Framingham, MA 01702, USA
7 Bishop Street, Framingham, MA 01702, USA
RAFT
The Residential Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT) program provides short-term emergency funding to help you with eviction, foreclosure, loss of utilities, and other housing emergencies.
RAFT provides up to $7,000 per 12-month period so your family can stay in your current home or move to a new one. You may use the money for rent, utilities, moving costs, and mortgage payments.
Regional Admin Agency Hours:
Monday:
9AM-5PM
Tuesday:
9AM-5PM
Wednesday:
9AM-5PM
Thursday:
9AM-5PM
Friday:
9AM-5PM
Eligibility
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You’re at risk of homelessness or losing your housing (for example, you received a Notice to Quit or an eviction notice; you’re behind on your mortgage; you received a utility shutoff notice; you have a disability; or you can’t stay in your home due to health, safety, or other reasons)
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Your income is less than 50% of your city/town’s Area Median Income (AMI)
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Your income is less than 60% of your city/town’s AMI AND you are at risk of domestic violence
Services Provided in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
